Basic information
ABOUT
A workshop by the WELS Minnesota District
where volunteer leaders and called workers
can share ideas and collaborate on ministry practices.
This isn't a conference where you get lost in the crowd.
This is a workshop where you're part of the group.
DATE
Saturday, March 7
9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
LOCATION
NorthCross Lutheran Church
19400 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
COST
$30 per participant
(Lunch included)
Click here to download a promotional flier (updated 12/11/19)
SCHEDULE
9:00-9:30 - Registration and refreshments
9:30-10:30 - Keynote
10:30-10:45 - Break
10:45-12:00 - Workshop part one
12:00-1:00 - Lunch on site
1:00-2:15 - Workshop part two
2:15-3:00 - Closing, fellowship
(NorthCross has a worship service that begins at 5:00)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
CREATING AN EVANGELISM MINDSET
by Pastor Ben Blumer
The gospel of Jesus Christ is the power of God to change hearts and create faith. And we (the church) are God’s only plan for sharing the gospel. Pastor Ben Blumer will challenge church leaders to consider what it takes to create and maintain an outreach mindset as he also identifies the obstacles that can keep churches inwardly-focused.
WORKSHOPS
Breakout workshops are designed to be an interactive experience where you will have a chance to ask questions, share what you know, and apply content to your specific context. When you register you will choose one of these four breakout workshops to attend.
#1: Equipping Elders for Shepherding
Pastor Dennis Klatt and Pastor Wayne Schoch
An individual pastor will quickly find himself spread thin and falling short if he is the only one looking out for the spiritual welfare of his flock. Assistant shepherds are also needed to partner with their pastor to encourage, correct, discipline and equip God’s people. This workshop will focus on equipping Elders to regain the straying, establish shepherding groups, and build up those who do the shepherding.
#2: A Church of Small groups
Pastor Matt Ewart
Anyone can stream great sermons and listen to worship music at home. What does your church offer that someone cannot get online? In one word: community. In this workshop, you will have full access to everything NorthCross has learned in the past ten years of running a small group system. A round-table conversation will allow you to ask questions and walk away with applicable ideas for your context.
#3: Worship Variety in the New Hymnal
Pastor Michael Schultz
By taking a brief look at the full product line, it will be quickly evident that plenty of variety will be available in the materials that constitute the new hymnal. How much variety are people looking for? What happens where there is too much variety or not enough? This workshop will explore how intentional worship planning can put a great deal of variety to good use in the congregation's worship life.
#4: Transformed Youth Ministry
Pastor Jon Enter
We have programs to bring new members into the church, but why don’t we do that with young people while they are in grade school and high school? We think we “have them for life” because they grew up inside the church, but we don’t. We are losing them in terrifying numbers. This workshop will give you an assortment of best practices, other churches to network with, and a refocused joy in how we can refocus our ministries to transform youth by the power of the gospel.
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Need More?
Have a question? Something not working right? Please email Matt Ewart (matt@northcrossmn.org) and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
